Responsibilities
Perform operational and investment analysis to optimize the use of Quantum’s resources and equipment, across functions and locations – all to ensure the technical roadmap is delivered
Own the budget management process, and support the team leader in meeting budgetary commitments by maintaining a “purchase order” level view by Quantum initiative, identifying risks and opportunities early, and managing business levers
Own and lead periodic planning cycles
Manage cost models, and present information that translates complex operational and financial data into clear risks, opportunities, potential decisions, and recommendations
Develop and maintain BI dashboards to track key Quantum initiatives and related investment
Develop and maintain a “3-year” strategic plan to help guide the annual planning process in a manner that enables Quantum’s accelerated technical goals
Lead the monitoring and communication of Quantum related supply chain risk, and work with team to implement risk mitigation plans
Support various “rhythm of business” activities as requested
Other
Embody our culture and values.
Qualifications
Required/minimum qualifications
Bachelor's Degree AND 6+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development
OR equivalent experience.
3+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
Other Requirements
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:
Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This role will require access to information that is controlled for export under export control regulations, potentially under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the EU Dual Use Regulation, and/or other export control regulations. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide either proof of their country of citizenship or proof of their U.S. permanent residency or other protected status (e.g., under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) for assessment of eligibility to access the export-controlled information. To meet this legal requirement, and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate’s citizenship will be verified with a valid passport. Lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees may verify status using other documents, where applicable.
Ability to work in an “AI-first” environment using modern AI tools.
Additional or preferred qualifications
3+ years of experience in management consulting, preferably with a focus on supply chain
MBA or minor in economics, finance, operations, or supply chain
Experience in evolving businesses from research to productization
Operational rigor and systems thinking (operations rhythms, governance patterns, repeatable processes)
Deep experience with data analysis and visualization
Experience working with Finance to assess OpEx and CapEx impacts, tradeoffs, and investment decisions
Experience applying program judgment and systems thinking to balance performance, reliability, scalability, manufacturability, cost, schedule, supply, and long-term architecture
Experience evaluating external technologies and partners through technical diligence, requirements definition, integration planning, and measurable acceptance criteria.
Proficient communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills, with the ability to lead through influence across internal and external partner teams.
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Technical Program Management IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $142,800 - $274,800 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $188,000 - $304,200 per year.
- Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
- https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
